No START Treaty Act: Strengthening US Nuclear Deterrence Against Russia and China
This bill urges the US to withdraw from the New START Treaty with Russia, citing Russian non-compliance and China's rapid nuclear buildup. It mandates the Pentagon to assess and plan for strengthening the US nuclear forces, including increasing warhead capacity and raising alert status. This legislation signals a major shift in national security policy, prioritizing deterrence through force expansion over existing arms control limits.
Key points
Requires the US to withdraw from the New START Treaty due to Russia's breaches and China's nuclear expansion.
Mandates the Department of Defense to plan for increasing the size and readiness of the US nuclear arsenal, including adding warheads to missiles and restoring bomber alert status.
Future nuclear arms agreements must impose limits and verification measures on both Russia (strategic and non-strategic) and China.
Expired
Citizen Poll